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Its hard to put that song into words. In the words of the of a great entertainer "FINNNNNALLLLY, THE NFL HAS COME BACK TO OUR LIFE". It seems like years ago since Peyton Manning was holding that trophy. Thank god the NFL is back. Bye Tim Dohaghy. Bye David Beckham. Bye Michael Vick.

(o yeah I have a link that sums up my feeling about the whole case. Thats it. I'm done with it after this)

 http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=easterbrookpreview/070828

...ANYWAY its time for some predictions since everyone on Fannation made theres about 4 months ago. I wanted to also, but everytime I tried I thought to myself..."My god the NFL is so far away. So many things can still happen" Does anyone else realize 10 days before the season the number 1 pick in the draft still isn't signed? His only NFL highlights are a roll out pass and him talking to Lane Kiffen who is holding a clipboard. Only the Raiders. Anyway lets break off some quick championship game picks

AFC: I keep asking myself how are the Patriot and Chargers not going to make the AFC championship game. I mean the Patriots were thier last year and got better and the only reason the Chargers weren't their was the Curse of Marty. I mean every other team in the AFC has that infamous "Yeah but". The Ravens were really good last year...yeah but, Steve Mcnair is getting kinda worn down and the offense wasn't exactly top form. The Colts won the superbowl...Yeah but they lost a lot of people and that D lost a lot of people. Plus Tarik Glenn retire which I think will have a bigger impact than people realize. Broncos got a lot better on D and Travis Henry....yeah but they stalled coming down the stretch. Plus I can't see them winning that division I mean you got other stretches (Steelers, Jags, Jets) but all their "Yeah Buts" are simple. They are not as good as the Chargers or Patriots. I can't see it going any other way.

Official Pick: Patriots 27, Chargers 21

NFC: I remember the days when the Packers played the Cowboys or Niners it was always on National TV no matter what. But I also remember when Michael Jackson was still considered human(happy 49th Mike) sooo maybe its time to move on. The NFC looks WEAK. I'm not sold on any team. Either teams looks flawed (Chicago-QB, Saints-Run D, Eagles- Run D) Underachieved last season (Panthers, Shehawks, Giants) or teams that weren't great last season coming into the year with good "potential" (Lambs, Niners, Cowboys, Packers). Its really is wide open. Personally that wasn't flawed the most. The Bears. I can't believe how many people are picking against them. 2nd in points scored, 3rd in points allowed. Yes they lost Thomas Jones but Cedric the Entertainer Benson still got 4.1 a carry and as many touchdowns as Mr. Jones. Yes Rex Grossman looked terrible preseason but despite his 20 INT's and 54% completition the Bears finished 13-3. I mean they have to win that division by default based off thier D right? I mean if Rex Grossman plays the same way, I can't see them being worst? What if by the grace of god he improves? You never know. Anyway they have one spot. Looking at the rest of the NFC....I don't know what to say. I mean everyone loves the Saints but I mean..they allowed 26 touchdowns threw the air last season which puts them at 30th in the NFL. They allowed 4.94 a carry last season which puts them at 31th in the NFL. That to me sybolized ???? on D. I look at that schedule last season and I see 3 quality wins. Eagles by 3 twice(once with Jeffery Garcia) and the Cowboys by a bunch. Okay thats nice but they lost to every AFC opponent except the Browns which says to me...I don't know. The Bears just DESTROYED them in that NFC championship game. I just look at the 2004 Falcons, and the 2005 Panthers, and think of the 2006 Saints. I mean they will win the division possibly, if the Panthers don't fully healthy. I don't know about the Saints thats all. I'm Not picking them. But they is really no one else to choose. Hmmmm Lets just say.....The Eagles. Why not. I mean they had the 2nd best offense in terms of yards, whats stopping them. So what if they lost Daunte Stallworth? He is injury prone anyway. I'mma go with the Eagles

Official Pick: Bears 30, Eagles 17

Man thats tough on McNabb. And Rexy isn't that good. Forget I change it. Eagles go back to the superbowl

The Real Official Pick: Eagles 23, Bears 16

God but Mcnabb always gets hurt. Forget it. Whatever happens in the NFC doesn't matter. 

Official Superbowl PICK: Patriots 27, Chargers 21

Whatever game they play the week after that is a delay of the inevitable.

 

Anyway its time for my 49ers game by game breakdown. Actually its more of a breakdown of the other team the Niners are playing with a prediction added on. If you don't agree feel free to complain in my comments.

WEEK 1: Arizona

I'm Sorry Cardinals fan( I don't think they're any on this website), I am not buying it at all. I'm not buying the new head coach, I'm not buying the offense, I'm not buying into the team. I refuse to by into a team with 2 playoff wins in 87 years of football. I refuse. I look at the Cardinals as the Bengals of the NFC. They may have a USC quarterback and 2 great recievers but that D will always hold them back. They may win 10 games in the near future but they will still not make a sound in the playoffs. I won't buy it.

Cards predictions: 7-9

Game Prediction: 24-17 W

WEEK 2: At St. Louis

If their is one team that can rain on the Niners Wild Card Hopes it's this one. That offense looks loaded to go as Stephen Jackson hopes to take the crown as the divisions best running back. Marc Bulger looked Solid last season. One problem tho and that was run D. 31 in yards allowed, 32nd in TD's allowed. OUCH. Thats not going to cut it in the NFL. I think they will make some noise but the Niner in me just can't place in the Playoffs. But that offense will be going when the Niners go to the EJ Dome.

Rams Prediction: 8-8

Game Prediction: 17-30 L

WEEK 3: At Pittsburgh

Not a lot of people on this site like the Steelers. I don't blame them. Little Ben look awful last season. Still, I wouldn't sleep on them. 9th in yards allowed, 5th in total yards. If Big Ben doesn't turn the ball over so much they have a good chance to make the playoffs. I would put them down for a six seed which we all know can be dangerous.

Steelers Prediction: 10-6

Game Predicition: 14-21 L

WEEK 4: Seattle

Hmmmm. I wonder. Yeah they had injuries but Sean John Alexander and Matt Hasselback weren't exactly all that great last season. That D was 22nd in Yards allowed and they lost number 1 reciever. Hmmm. I mean they beat the Broncos(Who the Niners also beat) and the Cowboys(who the Lions also beat). I just don't see the 13-3 team of 2 years ago anymore. I just see a shawdow, the same crybabies who lost the superbowl. I just don't buy them anymore as legit. Thats just me.

Seahawks Prediction: 8-8

Game Predictions 49ers 24-13 W

WEEK 5: Baltimore

They are Many a Raven fans on this site. Many a believer. I say they look good last season. I think Willis Mcgehee is an upgrade at tailback. They might be better than last season. They will win that division but unfortunately they are not as good at the Chargers or Patriots. Yes the Ravens beat the Chargers but it was at home and it took a last second drive, which is two things i don't think will happen if they met in the playoffs. Ravens would win a lot of other years but they are stuck with 2 teams better than them.

Ravens Predicitions: 13-3

Game prediction: 13-27 L

Week 6: Bye

Bye Predictions: Jamarcus Russel Is signed by then. Mike Vick does a public interview by then. Pacman Jones is arrested again by then. Brady Quinn is starting by then.

WEEK 7: At New York GMen

The Giants don't look good to me at all. That last stretch of games last season gave me no reason to believe in them. They lost thier best offensive player in Tiki time and now have to deal with maybe losing thier best Defensive player. They just don't look good. 28th against the pass last season doesn't help either. I think they struggle and finnally fire thier coach rightfully so.

Giant predictions: 6-10

Game Predictions: 31-21 W

 

ITs gettin late and i gotta get up early. To be continued...........

Sorry about the way. Football and School and New Jobs and moving can do that do that. Anyway....

Week 8 NAWLINS

I think this team is overrated personnally. They beat the Iggles twice stomped the cowboys but really didn't beat anybody else. They lost to every AFC oppenent except the Browns and they got swept by the Carolina Panthers. Offensively they have a possibility to be better than last year which is why i think they win the division. But I don't think this team is as superbowl bound as people are making it out to be. 30th in passing touchdowns allowed.

NAWLINS prediction: 11-5

Game Prediction: 30-21, Reggie Bush does not get 4 TD's

Week 9 At Atlanta

I don't how people here read Bill Simmons but he has a theory called the Ewing Theory when teams get strangly get better after losing thier so called best played. Named after Patrick Ewing during the 99 NBA playoffs. Anyway He also thinks the Falcons have potential. Well if it wasn't for one person. Joey Harrington. This is his third starting job in the NFL?!? one 3000 yard season, no 20 TD's seasons, best passing % was 57.1. He really just holding the wheel for Brian Brohm at this point. This team was terrible last year in pass defense. I starting to think Deanglo Hall is white the way he gets burned so much. This team is about to be terrible. I thought that with Michael Vick so i'm definitely thinking worse with Joey Harrington.

Hotlanta Prediction: 3-13

Game Prediction: 28-10 W

Week 10 At Seattle

I want to thank the Seahawks for Darrell Jackson. But I am not as exicted about him as most people. This dude has played 19 games in the past two seasons. And he is not exactly Mr. Dependable at reciever. Plus the whole thing seems a little stange. Darrell Jackson is traded straight up to the Niners for a 4th rounder. Really? A your number one reciever to a division rival straight up for a 4th rounder. This might be a Tim Dohaghy type situation. I keepin my eye on Mr. Jackson. With that I think it was a real good deal

Darrell Jackson Prediction: 70-1000-7, Misses one game

Game Prediction: 24-20 W

Week 11 St. Louis

Last year the Niners were 5-5 on a 3 game winning streak and was 3:42 away from beating the Rams. I watched Marc Bulger Proceed to go 9-9 driving 82 yards to set up the game winning touchdown. It was then I said "We need to sign Nate Clements, Immediately" A couple months later it happened. Okay may not exactly like that but Nate Clements was a defensive back we need espically in a division loaded with talented recievers. I think his impact will help out significally. He's a good playmaking safety and he should be able to keep up with the Dieon Branches and Larry Fitzgeralds of the world. I think he can definetly help a defense that gave up the 25th most passing yards and the 27th most passing touchdowns become at least a top-20 D.

Nate Clements predictions: 60 tackles, 2 sacks, 4 INTS, 1 Def TD, 1 Forced Fumble, Holds Holt to 60 yards a game, Holds Boldin to 70 yards a game

Game Prediction: 24-17 W

Week 12 At Arizona

Since the Niners had 2 wins against the Cardinals the year they had 14 losses against the NFL, The Niners have failed to beat the Cardinals. Not once. In those game Josh McCown threw for 385 yards, Kurt Warner threw for 354 and 301 respectivly, and Matt Lienart and Kurt Warner threw for a combined 267 yards.....YEah some things are definetly different.

Passing Yards Prediction: 210 For Matt Lienart

Game Prediction: 30-24 W

Week 13 At Carolina

The NFC south has changed hands 4 times in 4 years and I think it has a possibility again. Carolina has a legit shot to still make that happen. Last season they had 2 good games against the Saints and they Beat the Ravens. They had a top-10 defense in terms of yards and scoring. I think they get upgraded at number two reciever with the pac-10 all-time leader in touchdowns. Deangelo Williams should be coming around this season. I think this team will be legit next season

Panthers Prediction: 10-6

Game Prediction: 16-24 L

Week 14 Minnesota

Please pick up Byron Leftwhich. Please. Do it for AD. You have 2 good running backs, a good offensive line and no recievers. It will be just like home for Byron. Wasn't he suppose to be good? What happened Byron? O well. The Viking have problems offensively and they still have a terrible Pass Defense. Plus I have little faith in Tavaris Jackson. Maybe its the name, maybe its the college he went too, maybe it just what he has to work with, but nobody believes in the guy. Not one person. I think he has the makings of a great story. With that said I have little Faith in that.

Vikings prediction: 4-12

Game Prediction: 27-9 W

Week 15: Cincinnati

I do not think the Bengals are that good at all. I never really have. They went for bottom Dwellers to .500 to division winner and it was a cute story but they never have been as good as advertised. They still have 1 10-win season in the last 18 seasons. last year that D was DEAD last in passing yards allowed. Those who think Leon Hall is going to help go look at the pac-10 leader in touchdowns last game against in the Rose Bowl. Is that guy related to Deanglo Hall? Cause if so he is doomed. O well this team is going to avarage this season. They will beat the browns and 2-3 NFC teams in the NFC West, maybe the steelers or ravens onc,e but again this team will struggle on defense terribly. Plus losing 9 TD's because of a pedophile reciever will hurt more than people think. In the NFC they would be the Saints, But in the AFC.........

Bengals Prediction: 8-8

Game Prediction: 28-26 W

Week 16: Tampa Bay

Ushally in football teams rebuild by gettin younger but not the Bucs. They picked up 37 year old Jeff Garcia to go along with soon to be 36 year old Joey Galloway. I don't see this working out for the Bucs. Last year they stuggled on both sides of the ball giving up 26 passing touchdowns making them 31st in the NFL. I don't think Cadillac is exactly that running back he was in the first 3 games of his career. I think this teams stuggles on both sides of the ball. They have many a problem. But at least they can sweep the Falcons

Bucs Prediction: 5-11

Game Prediction: 20-3 W

Week 17: At Cleveland

The Niners first time going to the New Cleveland Brown Stadium. I think this time will be a little different than in 1993, the last time the Niners were there. I want to congradulate Cowboys fan on thier number 2 pick next season. When you are talking about the 31st ranked running offense and the 30 ranked running defense...then you are talking about a team that is doomed. This team is lightyears behind in that division. That offensive line will only get slighty better and that quarterback position is questionable at best. I think this team has massive problems next season.

Browns Prediction: 3-13

Game Prediction: 27-9 W

COMPLETE NFL PREDICTIONS

Lets quickly talk about some teams I didn't talk about.

Buffalo Bills

That offense I think is getting better. J.P. Losman is looking pretty good, Marshawn Lynch I think has potential. I think that offense is pretty solid. Unfortunately I don't see how they get better in that passing D(Ranked 28th last season) losing it best corner. I think they stay the same

Bills Prediction: 7-9

Chicago Bears

I can't see this team falling off. They had awful quarterback play last season and still went 13-3. That defense still looks good and cedric Benson should fill the 4.1ypc and 6 TD's that Thomas Jones provided last season. I don't understand. They won 3 more games then the Saints, KILLED the Saints in the playoffs and people are saying they will be worst than the Saints next season. This team SCORED MORE than the Saints did last season.

Bears Prediction: 12-4

Denver Broncos

Destine to have a turnaround. Dre Bly is going to be nice. I know they picked up a running back but i refuse to refer to him based on the fact it doesn't who is in the backfield. That person is going to be a stub. Top-10 D plus Jay Cutlers improvment Plus Dre Bly equals a division winner...in any other division. To bad they aren't they look pretty good.

Broncos prediction: 11-5

Housten Texans

When they picked up Ahman Green I thought this team could be better. I mean Gary Kubiak had a okay running scheme, Ahman Green is pretty talented it could have been something. But Matt schuab??? Seriously? A career 52.2% passer? He had one "Good" game against the Patroits. Thats all he has on his resume. This was this teams ace in the hole. This teams looks terrible. I don't think that a 20 year old is going to help that team immediately. I think they have as many problems as last season.

Texans Prediction: 5-11

Detroit Lions

6 10-loss seasons and counting. This team was awful last season. AWFUL. I can't believe they are prediction a 10 win season. Are they Serious? This team was TERRIBLE and has been over the past 6 seasons. They were DEAD last in rushing yards and in the bottom 22 in Passing yards and passing touchdowns, Running yards and running touchdowns allowed last season. You kinda of need a running game and a Defense to make it. I can see how everyone thinks that offense can make them better but unless Jon Kitna is a different quarterback than his 126-123 TD-INT ratio say he is, they are look at MAYBE getting out the 10 loss streak. I don't think they can do it

Lions Prediction: 6-10

Green Bay Packers

The Only playoff team this team beat last season was the Bears in the Final Week of the season when Rex Grossman admitted that he smoked weed right before the game(or something like that, he played TERRIBLE). This team was a nice story last season but after the the Bears thier wins goes as the following: Niners, Lions twice, Vikings twice, Dolphins, Cardinals....yeah thats not that impressive. Defensively I think they were overrated last season. 25 in points allowed and let off a lot of point playing actually competetion(Saints-34, Eagles-31, Pats-35, Seahawks-34, Jets 38). Offensively that running game will suffer and I Can't see Brett Favre Getting any better. This team suffers and Brett Favre has his going away game against the Lions week 17

Packers Predictions: 7-9

Jacksonville Jaguars

This team was one the best I have never seen make the playoffs. They only lost one game by more than a touchdown (to the Texans somehow). They were top-10 in offense and Defense in terms of yards in scoring. This team was REALLY solid last season. But they lack a consistant big play reciever. If they got Randy Moss I would say this team had a ligit shot to win some playoff games but since they still have problems at Wideout and David Garrard is not exactly Mr. Upside, I don't see this team making it. I Think team in the NFC would be better than the Bears. Thast just me.

Jaguars Prediction: 9-7

Kansas City Chiefs

15th in offense and defense in terms of yards. Thats average. 15th in defense in terms of scoring. Thats average. Average draft, average wide recievers, average quarterback. This team has average written all over it. Except LJ but I think he will suffer due to being worked like a 2 dollar...u know what last season. They stuggle to maintain being avarage.

Chiefs Prediction: 8-8

Miami Dolphins

SLEEPER ALERT. I don't know why people don't see it. I think they upgraded at head coached, quarterback, number 2 reciever. I think they had a 5th best defense in scoring and 4th best D in terms of yards. I'm lookig at this team pretty hard. This team was in a lot of winnable games last season but couldn't get anything going offensively. I think Trent Green can be solid with Chambers, Ginn Jr., and Martin. I think this team can be pretty solid.

Dolphins Prediction: 9-7

New England Patriots

SLEEPER ALERT. Maybe not so much. This team looks GOOD. Like REAL GOOD. They were 12-4 without talent at widereciever. Offensively i see them getting better. On defense I'm looking at that Linebacking core and Defensively line. Who is going to run on this team. This team looks poise and ready to show everybody that they are the New England Patriots. They are the Spurs,they are the Dynasty. Before this season I would say they were superbowl contenders. NOW......

New England Patriots: 15-1...They are THAT good

Philadelphia Eagles

I worry but I think. I worry about Donovan Mcnabbs knee and think about how good he was last season. I worry about losing Daunte Stallworth, then I think "He didn't even lead the team in receptions last season". I worry but i think this team can be Solid. If Mcnabb can stay healthy which is a BIG IF at this point, I don't see any reason they can't go back to being NFC elite. If that Rushing D can be a little better I can see them making it back to the superbowl. I think McNabb has 1 more good season left

Philadelphia Prediction: 11-5

New York Jets

hmmmmmmmm I don't know about this team. Last year they had a cupcake schedule and they were NOT that good in it. 25th in total offense, 24th in rushing Defense. The running game improves but they still lack a big play reciever and will still have troubles stopping the run. I think the the schedule toughens they feel the effects. They still will be good tho, just not looking as good

J-E-T-S JETSJETS JETS prediction: 8-8

Oakland Raiders

I have NO FAITH in this team. Maybe because Daunte Culpeppers hasn't shown a bright spot since losing Randy Moss. Maybe because that offense ran worse than the special olympics marathon and lost its best offensive player. Maybe because they still haven't signed thier Number 1 pick. Maybe because that Run D was 25th last season. Maybe they just plain suck. The Raiders look terrible, and I don't think Daunte is the Answer to anybody quarterback wishes. That D will be good but this team last season that stuggled to put up more than 20 twice and lost thier best offensive player. I can't see this team improving at all. Well maybe one game..

Raiders prediction: 3-13

San Diego Chargers

Lets see...They still have all the probolwers who were there last season and they drafted a reciever in the 1st round. They lost every game last season by 3 points. This team looks GOOD. I think the Superchargers are the only team that beats the Pats this season.

Chargers Prediction: 14-2

Tennesse Titans:

I tryed to type all the reasons why this team will be competing for the 1st pick in the season but then I looked at the schedule last season...They went 8-3 to finish the season. Colts(superbwol champs), Eagles (playoff team), Jags (.500 team), Giants (worst playoff team ever but still playoff team), Bills (7-9 team) and Texas(swept the jags somehow). Thats a GOOD stretch of teams. I just can't count this team out. Vince Yound just wins football games. Forget the stats forget the number, the man WINS. and he is only going to get better. With that said, This teams looks like it is in trouble. I really want to say 4-12 but their is no way with who is in the backfield.

Titans Prediction: 7-9

Washington Redskins

Now i'm just trying to get this done. Lets see, Good running game, Good O-Line, Quarterback learning on the job, No Consistant Wide Outs, and a D that allowed the 27th most points in the NFL. Yeah this teams is going nowhere fast. They will be better than the Giants tho

Redskins prediction: 7-9

NFL STANDING BY MY PREDICTION

NFC North

Bears: 13-3

Packers: 7-9

Lions: 6-10

Vikings: 4-12

NFC South

Saints: 11-5

Panthers: 10-6

Bucs: 5-11

Falcons: 4-12

NFC East

Eagles: 11-5

Cowboys: 10-6

Redskins: 7-9

Giants: 6-10

NFC West

49ers: 9-7

Rams: 8-8

Seahawks: 8-8

Cardinals: 6-10

NFC PLAYOFF PREDICTION

Wild Card

5)Panthers Over 4)49ers- To much experience beats an overly exicted Niners. Experience pays off in 2008(predictions coming soon)

3)Saints Over 6) Cowboys- Too much O for the Boys improved D. Boys fans start buying McFadden Jerseys

Divisional

5) Panters Over 1) Bears- Does anyone remember Steve Smith Last game against the Bears in the playoffs. Dude is a gamer. Experienced Team bets Sexy Rexy and Co.

2) Eagles Over 3) Saints- Eagles look for revenge in rematch of last season. Defense steps up a little more for the Eagles. Mcnabb has a great performance as he does in the divisional round on the NFC playoffs

Conference

2) Eagles over 5) Panthers- Eagles Return to glory on the deep arm of mcnabb. Caralina Window begins to shut

AFC Prediction

AFC North

Ravens 12-4

Steelers 10-6

Bengals 8-8

Browns 3-13

AFC South

Colts: 11-5

Jaguars: 9-7

Titans 7-9

Texans 6-10

AFC East

Patriots: 15-1

Dolphins: 9-7

Jets: 8-8

Bills: 7-9

AFC West

Chargers: 14-2

Broncos: 11-5

Chiefs: 8-8

Raiders: 3-13

AFC PLAYOFF PREDICTION

Wild Card

3) Ravens over 6) Steelers- Nine sacks in one game. I can't see that lowering but Ravens right now are way TOO good for the Steelers. They easily handle them had home

5) Broncos Over 4) Colts- STUNNNING upset. the D of the Broncos gives them enough stops to continue running the ball all over the Colts.

Divisional

1) Patriots over 5) Broncos- Perfect revenge game with the team thats almost perfectly built. Denver has no chance

2) Chargers over 3) Ravens- Change of venue changes the outcome. Ravens are not too far behind the Superchargers but I don't think they can produce enough O to score with them

Conference

1) Patriots Over 2) Chargers- Pats got too many weapons. They put it all together and beat the Chargers again, this time at home.

OFFICIAL SUPERBOWL PICK

Patriots 28, Eagles 14

When it comes down to it the best team in the NFL takes the title. Too many weapons on both sides of the ball not to succeed. The Patriots beat up on the Iggles one more time in the Superbowl. Tom Brady reveals that he sold his sold to the devils for 4 superbowl rings. The devil payed him back with Appalacian State. Patriots complete the dynasty run.........